https://github.com/bjornmelin/contribux
🚀 AI-powered GitHub contribution discovery platform that intelligently surfaces high-impact open source opportunities for senior developers transitioning to AI Engineering roles
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🚀 AI-powered GitHub contribution discovery platform that intelligently surfaces high-impact open source opportunities for senior developers transitioning to AI Engineering roles
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bjornmelin/contribux
- Owner: BjornMelin
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-06-19T05:58:09.000Z (4 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-19T06:03:07.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-19T07:19:17.292Z (4 months ago)
- Size: 17.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# contribux 🚀
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> 🎯 **AI-powered GitHub contribution discovery platform that intelligently surfaces high-impact open source opportunities for senior developers transitioning to AI Engineering roles**
Transform how you strategically build your open source reputation by intelligently surfacing contribution opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.
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## Table of Contents
- [✨ Features](#-features)
- [🏗️ Architecture](#️-architecture)
- [🚀 Quick Start](#-quick-start)
- [⚙️ Technology Stack](#️-technology-stack)
- [📊 AI Agent System](#-ai-agent-system)
- [🗃️ Database Schema](#️-database-schema)
- [🔧 Development](#-development)
- [📈 Performance](#-performance)
- [🔒 Security](#-security)
- [🧪 Testing](#-testing)
- [📚 API Documentation](#-api-documentation)
- [🤝 Contributing](#-contributing)
- [📄 License](#-license)
- [📖 Citation](#-citation)
- [👤 Author](#-author)
---
## ✨ Features
### 🎯 **Intelligent Discovery**
- **Smart Repository Scanning**: Automatically discovers trending AI/ML repositories with health scoring
- **Real-time Monitoring**: Live tracking of new issues and opportunities across 420M+ repositories
- **Quality Filtering**: AI-powered validation to surface only meaningful contribution opportunities
### 🧠 **AI-Powered Analysis**
- **Complexity Assessment**: Automated difficulty scoring (0-10) with confidence intervals
- **Skill Matching**: NLP-based skill requirement detection and user expertise alignment
- **Implementation Guidance**: AI-generated approaches, hints, and potential challenge identification
### 📱 **Smart Notifications**
- **Intelligent Scheduling**: Timezone-aware delivery with user preference learning
- **Multi-channel Support**: Email (Resend) + SMS (Telnyx) with fallback mechanisms
- **Spam Prevention**: Score-based triggers with cooldown periods and relevance filtering
### 📊 **Analytics & Tracking**
- **Contribution Outcomes**: Success rate monitoring and pattern recognition
- **Career Impact**: Reputation growth tracking and skill development insights
- **Performance Metrics**: Time-to-merge analysis and contribution quality scoring
---
## 🏗️ Architecture
contribux follows a **serverless-first**, **AI-native** architecture designed for zero maintenance and ultra-low costs ($3-8/month).
```mermaid
graph TB
subgraph "🎨 Client Layer"
A[Next.js 15 PWA] --> B[React Server Components]
B --> C[SWR v3 Cache]
end
subgraph "🔌 API Layer"
D[Vercel Edge Functions] --> E[tRPC v11 Router]
E --> F[Auth Middleware]
end
subgraph "🤖 Intelligence Layer"
G[Repository Scanner] --> H[AI Analyzer]
H --> I[Scoring Engine]
I --> J[Notification Engine]
end
subgraph "💾 Data Layer"
K[Neon PostgreSQL 16] --> L[pgvector 0.7]
M[Upstash Redis] --> N[QStash v3]
end
subgraph "🌐 External Services"
O[GitHub API v4] --> P[OpenAI Agents SDK v1.0]
Q[Resend v4] --> R[Telnyx SMS]
end
A --> D
D --> G
G --> K
H --> P
J --> Q
style A fill:#7C3AED,color:#fff
style H fill:#10B981,color:#fff
style K fill:#F59E0B,color:#fff
```
### 🔄 **Data Flow Process**
```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
participant U as User
participant S as Scanner
participant AI as AI Analyzer
participant DB as Database
participant N as Notifier
S->>GitHub: Fetch trending repos
S->>AI: Analyze opportunities
AI-->>AI: Score complexity & impact
AI->>DB: Store opportunities
DB->>N: Trigger notifications
N->>U: Deliver via email/SMS
U->>DB: Feedback & outcomes
```
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
### Prerequisites
- Node.js 20.x or higher
- pnpm 9.x or higher
- PostgreSQL 16 (or Neon account)
- GitHub account for OAuth
### Installation
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/BjornMelin/contribux.git
cd contribux
# Install dependencies with pnpm
pnpm install
# Copy environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local
# Configure your environment variables
# Edit .env.local with your API keys and configuration
# Run database migrations (when available)
# pnpm db:migrate
# Start the development server
pnpm dev
```
### Development Commands
```bash
# Development server with Turbo
pnpm dev
# Production build
pnpm build
# Start production server
pnpm start
# Linting and formatting
pnpm lint # Run Biome checks
pnpm lint:fix # Fix linting issues
pnpm format # Format code with Biome
# Type checking
pnpm type-check
# Clean build artifacts
pnpm clean
```
Visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to see your application.
---
## ⚙️ Technology Stack
### **Frontend Stack**
| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|------------|---------|---------|
| [Next.js](https://nextjs.org/) | 15.0+ | React framework with App Router |
| [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) | 5.7+ | Type safety and developer experience |
| [Tailwind CSS](https://tailwindcss.com/) | 4.0+ | Utility-first styling framework |
| [shadcn/ui](https://ui.shadcn.com/) | 2.0+ | Component library with accessibility |
| [SWR](https://swr.vercel.app/) | 3.0+ | Data fetching with caching |
### **Backend Stack**
| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|------------|---------|---------|
| [Neon PostgreSQL](https://neon.tech/) | 16+ | Serverless database with auto-scaling |
| [pgvector](https://github.com/pgvector/pgvector) | 0.7+ | Vector similarity search |
| [tRPC](https://trpc.io/) | 11.0+ | End-to-end typesafe APIs |
| [Upstash QStash](https://upstash.com/qstash) | 3.0+ | Serverless message queuing |
### **AI & Analysis**
| Technology | Version | Purpose |
|------------|---------|---------|
| [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://platform.openai.com/) | 1.0+ | AI agent orchestration |
| [Vercel AI SDK](https://sdk.vercel.ai/) | Latest | LLM integration and streaming |
| GPT-4o-mini-2025-06 | Latest | Cost-effective AI analysis |
### **Infrastructure**
| Service | Tier | Purpose |
|---------|------|---------|
| [Vercel](https://vercel.com/) | Pro | Serverless hosting and edge functions |
| [Resend](https://resend.com/) | Free | Transactional email delivery |
| [Telnyx](https://telnyx.com/) | Pay-as-go | SMS notifications |
---
## 📊 AI Agent System
contribux employs a **multi-agent architecture** with specialized roles for optimal contribution discovery:
```mermaid
graph LR
subgraph "🎯 Agent Orchestration"
A[ContribuxOrchestrator] --> B[ContribuxScanner]
A --> C[ContribuxAnalyzer]
A --> D[ContribuxStrategist]
A --> E[SuccessTracker]
end
subgraph "🔍 Discovery Agents"
B --> F[Repository Health Check]
B --> G[Issue Discovery]
B --> H[Trend Analysis]
end
subgraph "🧠 Analysis Agents"
C --> I[Complexity Estimator]
C --> J[Skill Detector]
C --> K[Acceptance Predictor]
end
subgraph "💡 Strategy Agents"
D --> L[Implementation Planner]
D --> M[Risk Assessor]
D --> N[Success Predictor]
end
style A fill:#7C3AED,color:#fff
style C fill:#10B981,color:#fff
style D fill:#F59E0B,color:#fff
```
### Agent Capabilities
| Agent | Primary Function | Key Outputs |
|-------|------------------|-------------|
| **ContribuxOrchestrator** | Workflow coordination | Task routing, state management |
| **ContribuxScanner** | Repository discovery | Health scores, issue candidates |
| **ContribuxAnalyzer** | Opportunity analysis | Complexity scores, skill requirements |
| **ContribuxStrategist** | Implementation guidance | Success strategies, risk assessment |
| **SuccessTracker** | Outcome monitoring | Learning patterns, optimization |
---
## 🗃️ Database Schema
### Core Entity Relationships
```mermaid
erDiagram
users ||--o{ user_preferences : has
users ||--o{ contribution_outcomes : tracks
repositories ||--o{ opportunities : contains
opportunities ||--o{ notifications : triggers
opportunities ||--o{ contribution_outcomes : results_in
users {
uuid id PK
text github_username
text email
timestamptz created_at
}
repositories {
uuid id PK
bigint github_id
text full_name
float health_score
vector description_embedding
timestamptz last_scanned_at
}
opportunities {
uuid id PK
uuid repository_id FK
text type
float complexity_score
float impact_score
float confidence_score
jsonb ai_analysis
text[] required_skills
}
user_preferences {
uuid id PK
uuid user_id FK
text[] expertise_areas
float min_impact_score
text timezone
integer max_daily_notifications
}
```
### Performance Optimizations
- **Vector Indexes**: pgvector IVFFLAT for semantic similarity
- **Composite Indexes**: Multi-column indexes for complex queries
- **Materialized Views**: Pre-computed analytics for dashboard performance
- **Partitioning**: Time-based partitioning for historical data
---
## 🔧 Development
### **Project Structure**
```text
contribux/
├── 📱 src/
│ ├── app/ # Next.js App Router
│ ├── components/ # React components
│ ├── lib/ # Utilities and configs
│ ├── agents/ # AI agent definitions
│ └── types/ # TypeScript definitions
├── 📊 docs/ # Documentation
├── 🧪 tests/ # Test suites
├── 🗃️ prisma/ # Database schema & migrations
└── 🔧 scripts/ # Build and utility scripts
```
### **Scripts**
```bash
# Development
npm run dev # Start development server
npm run build # Production build
npm run start # Production server
# Database
npm run db:migrate # Run migrations
npm run db:seed # Seed development data
npm run db:studio # Open database GUI
# Code Quality
npm run lint # ESLint + Prettier
npm run type-check # TypeScript validation
npm run test # Jest unit tests
npm run test:e2e # Playwright E2E tests
# AI Agents
npm run agents:test # Test agent workflows
npm run agents:deploy # Deploy agent definitions
```
### **Code Quality Standards**
- **ESLint**: Airbnb configuration with TypeScript rules
- **Prettier**: Consistent code formatting
- **Husky**: Pre-commit hooks for quality gates
- **TypeScript**: Strict mode with path mapping
- **Jest**: Unit testing with 90% coverage target
- **Playwright**: E2E testing for critical workflows
---
## 📈 Performance
### **Targets & Metrics**
| Metric | Target | Critical Threshold |
|--------|--------|--------------------|
| 🚀 **Initial Page Load** | <2s | <3s |
| ⚡ **API Response (p95)** | <500ms | <1s |
| 🎯 **Time to Interactive** | <3s | <5s |
| 🔄 **Background Jobs** | <5min | <10min |
| 💾 **Database Queries** | <100ms | <500ms |
### **Optimization Strategies**
- **Edge Functions**: Vercel Edge Runtime for global distribution
- **Streaming SSR**: React Server Components with selective hydration
- **Smart Caching**: Multi-layer caching with SWR and Redis
- **Bundle Optimization**: Code splitting and dynamic imports
- **Image Optimization**: Next.js Image component with WebP
---
## 🔒 Security
### **Authentication & Authorization**
- **Passkeys/WebAuthn**: Passwordless authentication support
- **GitHub OAuth**: Secure token management with encryption
- **JWT Tokens**: Short-lived access tokens (15 min) with refresh
- **Rate Limiting**: Per-user and per-endpoint protection
### **Data Protection**
- **Encryption**: AES-256-GCM for sensitive data at rest
- **HTTPS Everywhere**: TLS 1.3 for all communications
- **Input Validation**: Zod schemas for runtime type checking
- **SQL Injection Prevention**: Parameterized queries only
- **XSS Protection**: Content Security Policy headers
### **Privacy Compliance**
- **Minimal Data Collection**: GitHub username and email only
- **Explicit Consent**: Opt-in for all notifications and tracking
- **Right to Deletion**: GDPR-compliant data removal
- **Data Retention**: 90-day retention for analytics data
---
## 🧪 Testing
### **Testing Strategy**
```mermaid
graph TD
subgraph "Testing Pyramid"
A[Unit Tests
80% Coverage
Jest + Testing Library] --> B[Integration Tests
API Endpoints
Supertest + Test DB]
B --> C[E2E Tests
Critical Workflows
Playwright v2]
C --> D[Performance Tests
Load & Stress
Lighthouse CI]
end
style A fill:#10B981,color:#fff
style B fill:#F59E0B,color:#fff
style C fill:#EF4444,color:#fff
style D fill:#8B5CF6,color:#fff
```
### **Test Coverage Goals**
| Layer | Coverage | Framework |
|-------|----------|-----------|
| **Unit Tests** | 90% | Jest + Testing Library |
| **Integration** | 80% | Supertest + Test DB |
| **E2E Tests** | Key flows | Playwright v2 |
| **Performance** | All pages | Lighthouse CI |
### **Running Tests**
```bash
# Unit tests with coverage
npm run test -- --coverage
# Integration tests
npm run test:integration
# E2E tests (headless)
npm run test:e2e
# Performance audits
npm run test:performance
```
---
## 📚 API Documentation
### **RESTful Endpoints**
```typescript
// Core API routes
GET /api/opportunities # List opportunities with filtering
GET /api/opportunities/:id # Get opportunity details + AI analysis
POST /api/opportunities/:id/claim # Claim an opportunity
GET /api/repositories/trending # Trending repositories
POST /api/repositories/watch # Watch a repository
GET /api/preferences # User preferences
PUT /api/preferences # Update preferences
GET /api/analytics/contributions # Contribution analytics
```
### **GraphQL Alternative**
```graphql
type Query {
opportunities(filter: OpportunityFilter): OpportunityConnection!
repositories(filter: RepositoryFilter): [Repository!]!
me: User!
}
type Mutation {
claimOpportunity(id: ID!): Opportunity!
updatePreferences(input: PreferencesInput!): UserPreferences!
}
```
### **Webhook Endpoints**
```bash
POST /api/webhooks/github # GitHub repository events
POST /api/webhooks/notifications # Delivery status updates
```
---
## 🤝 Contributing
We welcome contributions! Please see our [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTORS.md) for details.
### **Quick Contribution Setup**
1. **Fork** the repository
2. **Create** a feature branch: `git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`
3. **Commit** changes: `git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`
4. **Push** to branch: `git push origin feature/amazing-feature`
5. **Open** a Pull Request
### **Development Guidelines**
- Follow the existing code style and patterns
- Add tests for new features
- Update documentation as needed
- Ensure all CI checks pass
---
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
---
## 📖 Citation
If you use contribux in your research or reference it in academic work, please cite:
```bibtex
@software{melin2025contribux,
title = {contribux: AI-Powered GitHub Contribution Discovery Platform},
author = {Melin, Björn},
year = {2025},
url = {https://github.com/BjornMelin/contribux},
version = {2.0},
note = {An intelligent platform for discovering high-impact open source contribution opportunities}
}
```
### **Academic References**
1. Chen, L., et al. (2024). "AI-Assisted Software Development: A Systematic Review." *IEEE Software*, 41(3), 45-58.
2. Kumar, R., & Patel, S. (2024). "Machine Learning in Open Source Development." *ACM Computing Surveys*, 57(2), 1-34.
3. Zhang, W., et al. (2023). "Automated Contribution Discovery in Large-Scale Software Repositories." *ICSE 2023 Proceedings*, 12-24.
---
## 👤 Author
### **Bjorn Melin**
- 🐙 GitHub: [@BjornMelin](https://github.com/BjornMelin)
- 🌐 Website: [bjornmelin.io](https://bjornmelin.io)
- 🐦 LinkedIn: [@BjornMelin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorn-melin/)
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